1. Assistive Technology

2. What is it b Technology the assists people especially those with disability

3. Why bother with this option b Have to b Mandated by Law to make your website accessible b Big Market b Most people have access issues especially to computer products

4. What topics does this option cover b Introduction b What is it? b Background b Examples of Assistive Technology b Assistive Technology and Computers b Web Accessibility b Universal Design

5. Who might be interested b Anyone and everyone- b Interesting broad-spectrum topic b Introduces new computer technology b Emphasises design b Focuses on User b Looks at Interaction

6. Benefits b Professional Skills b Accessibility Mandated by Law so useful knowledge to bring to work place b A lot of this technology is now mainstream computing b Good final year projects

7. Examples Of Assistive Technology

8. Types of AT Devices b Low-tech – non-electrical eg pencil grip b High-tech – computerised systems eg voice recognition system b No-Tech – Human Assistance (PA), Family, Friends etc

9. Miscellaneous Examples of AT b Aids for Daily Living >> Clocks >> Day Clock Aids for Daily Living Clocks Aids for Daily Living Clocks b WALL CLOCK WITH DAY & DATE The Wall Clock with Day & Date is a calendar clock designed for use with individuals with Alzheimer's disease, cognitive disabilities, brain injury, or memory disabilities. The rectangular clock dispays the day of the week, the date, and the month WALL CLOCK WITH DAY & DATEWALL CLOCK WITH DAY & DATE

11. >> Housekeeping >> Sh opping Bag Handle Housekeeping 4. EZ CARRY EZ Carry is a shopping bag handle or carrier designed for use by individuals with upper extremity disabilities or arthitis or for seniors. This handle has an ergonomic, contoured grip and supports up to 50 punds in plastic shopping bags....[ EZ CARRY[EZ CARRY[

12. >> Controls >> Environmental Control Units >> Environmental Control Unit Controls Environmental Control Units Controls Environmental Control Units The Companion Remote Control unit, model HC1800C, is a remote environmental control unit designed for use by individuals with mobility or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Using infrared and radio frequency technology, the unit can.

13. Recreation >> Garden Handtools >> Lightweigh t Garden Tool Recreation >> Garden Handtools >> Lightweigh t Garden ToolRecreation Garden Handtools Recreation Garden Handtools 1. FISKARS NYGLASS HAND TOOLS Fiskars Nyglass Hand Tools are a set of short handled garden tools designed for use by individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or other upper extremity disabilities resulting in limited hand strength. The set includes a cultivator, trowel FISKARS NYGLASS HAND TOOLSFISKARS NYGLASS HAND TOOLS

14. Housekeeping >> Powered Door Opener for Trash Receptacle with Swinging Door Housekeeping >> Powered Door Opener for Trash Receptacle with Swinging DoorHousekeeping 1. I-OPENR The I-OpenR is a powered door opener for a trash receptacle with a swinging door designed for use by individuals with upper extremity or severe physical disabilities or spinal cord injury. Usable in the home or in restaurants, food courts, and other I-OPENR

15. >> Housekeeping >> Pr ogrammable Floor Washer Housekeeping 1. SCOOBA FLOOR WASHING ROBOT The Scooba Floor Washing Robot is a programmable floor washer designed for use by individuals with mobility or upper extremity disabilities. This unit uses prepares, cleans, and dries sealed hardwood, tile and linoleum flooring. The device prepares SCOOBA FLOOR WASHING ROBOTSCOOBA FLOOR WASHING ROBOT

16. >> Blind and Low Vision >> Voice Output Calculator Blind and Low Vision Blind and Low Vision 18. MODIFIED CANON TALKING DESKTOP BUSINESS CALCULATOR (MODEL CP1213D- M) The Modified Canon Talking Desktop Business Calculator, model CP1213D- M, is a voice output calculator designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. This modified version of the Canon business calculator speaks entries and totals MODIFIED CANON TALKING DESKTOP BUSINESS CALCULATOR (MODEL CP1213D- M)MODIFIED CANON TALKING DESKTOP BUSINESS CALCULATOR (MODEL CP1213D- M)

17. >> Blind and Low Vision >> Voice Output Microwave Oven Blind and Low Vision Blind and Low Vision 3. TEMO TALKING MICROWAVE OVEN (MODELS 87106 & 87108) The Temo Talking Microwave Oven is a voice output microwave oven designed for use by individuals who are blind or have low vision. In addition to a talking control panel, this microwave has a notched knob to set cooking times. Speech output can be in... TEMO TALKING MICROWAVE OVEN (MODELS 87106 & 87108)TEMO TALKING MICROWAVE OVEN (MODELS 87106 & 87108)

18. >> Recreation >> Board Games >> Voice Output G Recreation Board Games Recreation Board Games 2. EXPLORER GLOBE The Explorer Globe is a voice output globe with interactive educational games designed for children with learning disabilities or low vision. When a spot on the globe is touched with a special pen, facts in selected categories are spoken with a clear... EXPLORER GLOBEEXPLORER GLOBE

19. Whats this got to do with Computers b Lots b We look at alternative Input and Output mechanisms

20. Computer Input b Conventional Input Methods b Alternatives to Keyboard Input b Alternatives to Mouse Input b Input by Switch b Voice Recognition

21. Alternative Keyboards b Alternative Keyboard Layout QwertyQwerty AlphabeticAlphabetic Dvorak Keyboard/frequency of useDvorak Keyboard/frequency of use b Specialised Keyboards Microsoft Natural KeyboardMicrosoft Natural Keyboard Ergonomic KeyboardErgonomic Keyboard b Expanded/mini Keyboard

23. Maltron Ergonomic Keyboard

24. Infra-red Keyboard

26. Keyguards

28. Mouse Alternatives b Alternative Pointing devices TrackballsTrackballs joysticksjoysticks Touch PadsTouch Pads b Head Mouse b Mouse Emulation b Touch Screen b Screen Hotspots

31. Touchpad

32. Joystick Mouse Penny and Giles Joystick Plus

33. Trackerball Penny and Giles Trackball Plus

35. Head Mouse Zygo Head Mouse

36. Switch Access b Single/Double Switch Input b On Screen Keyboards b Morse Code

39. Voice Recognition b Discrete/Continuos b Text Input b Hands Free b Successful Use Speech ConsistencySpeech Consistency literacy Skillsliteracy Skills Familiar with PCsFamiliar with PCs Patience!!!!!!!!Patience!!!!!!!!

40. Text to Speech b Text to Speech output b Talking computer.

41. Software Utilities b Microsoft Accessibility Features b Abbreviation Expansion b Word Prediction b Macros b Maths Tools

42. Accessibility Options b “Sticky Keys” b “Filter Keys” b “Toggle Keys” b “Mouse Keys” b “Easy Access” - for Macintosh

43. Microsoft Accessibility Wizard

44. Microsoft Magnifier

45. Accessible Web Design b How do we design for inclusion b What are the Web Accessibility Guidelines b Why do I need to know about them

46. Universal Design b Inclusive Design is good design b Design for inclusion b Everyone Benefits